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James Berk Obituary
Brentwood, TN
James Lawrence "Jim" Berk, II - Age 54 of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away May 14, 2015.
He was born on August 2, 1960, to the late Dr. James and Mrs. Cheryl Miller Berk in Akron, Ohio. After earning his B.A. from Yale University, Mr. Berk received his MBA from Duke Fuqua School of Business. He began his career in New York City as a marketing executive for Multimedia Entertainment. Mr. Berk then moved to Nashville to pursue a career in producing and songwriting, eventually becoming President and CEO of First Media Communications, Inc.
Mr. Berk was a loving husband to his wife of 28 years, Amy, and devoted father to his children, Jamie and Melanie.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Donate Life America, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation, 701 East Byrd Street, 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. www.donatelife.net. Visit the online obituary: MarshallDonnellyCombs.com
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Sponsored by Friend of the Berk Family Cathy A. Lewis.
CL
August 3, 2024
Thinking about Jim today on his birthday. He may well be one of the greatest humans I´ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Extra prayers of comfort for his family today.
Mary Ethridge
August 2, 2019
I thought of my old friend today on his birthday. Im so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
March 1, 2017
God bless and keep your family.
February 19, 2016
Missing my friend today
November 17, 2015
Amy,
I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing in the Akron Beacon this morning. I was incredibly sad to learn of Jim's death. Thinking of you and the kids.
Darlene Berresford, Akron, Ohio
May 21, 2015
Our last email was so uplifting and positive regarding what Jimmy could do with his new heart-my fondest memories are of us in his basement inBath Ohio-listening to Beatles music and pretending we were the Beatles-! Keeping Amy and family in our thoughts and prayers- always was kept informed until Aunt Cheryl's passing- Ellen Berk Rosenblum-Greenwood Village CO
Shirley and Leo Katz
May 20, 2015
Amy, we send our heartfelt condolences. I can picture you floating down the stairs at your beautiful wedding.
May 19, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Berk Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during this difficult time.
May 18, 2015
Dear Amy: So sorry for your loss. We have you in our thoughts. Sylvia Lewis
May 17, 2015
Mort n I are so sorry to hear about JIm passing. He was such a wonderful person he will be missed by all his family and friends. Love you, Mort and Gerry
valerie becker
May 17, 2015
Knew "Jim" through his mother-in-law (Rita Stein), and father-in-law, Harry....through his struggles, through the heart transplant - which was so exciting - and through the disappointments after. i pray that the family is even a little comforted because of the love shared. that, to me, lasts forever.
Sherry Byrge
May 16, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a kind and compassionate man. I have many memories of sharing carpooling duties with him when trying to get the boys to MBA on those early mornings. Amy, Jamie and Melanie - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim, you will be missed.
Sherry and Chuck Byrge
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